Just went for the first time! I'd never been rock climbing before, and they have a good system to teach you how to clip into the auto belay. It does take a few tries to get used to the auto belay, but it is fun after! The staff here are super good at answering any questions and giving you tips on how to stretch. I'd definitely visit again! read more

Vertical Endeavors - Climbing Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I purchased a customized group outing here as a Christmas gift to my 11 nieces and nephews and we had a BLAST! Our instructors. Ellie and Ella made sure we're kept safe and having fun the entire 2 hours of rock wall climbing and swinging. This is my 2nd time to request a group outing and they make the experience so easy. First, I filled out an online form stating my expected group size and requested date(s). Within a day, a nice gentleman called me back to set expectations and told me which dates and times were available. I then called back the third day to finalize everything. They answered all of my questions quickly and I just had to put a $50 deposit to hold my reservation. Once we arrived, each kid got a wristband so the instructors could easily find which kids belong in our group. Then, we all got a harness and they began a 10-15 minute introductory lesson on how to climb using the auto-belays. They offered to manually belay us, but we all preferred the auto-belays. I settled the bill after the event finished, and it was $30 per person as advertised. Pro Tip: don't forget to bring cash! I gave the instructors cash tips as there was no way to add tip to the credit card transaction. I loved their auto-belay systems. It makes climbing so easy and I felt safe belaying down from the very top. I especially love the Minneapolis location because of the abundance of natural lighting in each climbing area. I'd love to buy a 10 visit pass next time for my family to share as it's a fun way to burn some calories. read more

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Decided to come around 3ish and to our surprise it was pretty empty. Since our son is already 12 he had to go through orientation and watch the safety video. It was very informative and they made sure that he got the info he needs to know to be able to clip himself on and off. Both our kids had a great time and enjoyed bouldering as well. If you don't have a membership you are able to buy a card that will be used to get punched in every time you come. If you don't have rock climbing shoes you can pay $6.50 for a pair of shoes. I believe it's 15$ for the whole gear if you need also a harness. Parking is very very tricky as most of the time the parking area is full. Street parking might be best if you don't find room. read more

Vertical Endeavors - Climbing Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great climbing venue!! As a beginner, I appreciate all the options and helpful, friendly staff.

Love VE MPLS The staff is knowledgeable, helpful and friendly the routes are changed often so you are excited to see what is new every time you go to the gym read more

Location. Parking. Hand drier in bathroom reaches intolerable pitch. Crowded. Too many auto belays

I unfortunately despise this business now. They have been in union contract negotiations for over a year and thr owners REFUSE to pay their employees a liveable wage. They make close to $15/hr working in the gyms. The facilities have also steadily declined. They're dirty and run down. I refuse tk give VE my money until they agree to pay their employees more. Do not support this business. read more

Love vertical endeavors! Our kids have been climbing here a few times a year since they were very young (4 yrs old / now 12, 9, 7). It has been great for their confidence, setting personal goals, competing with each other and cheering each other on. They love the puzzle of a tough climb and the celebration of a big achievement. The staff here are so good. They make it safe, challenging, and fun. If you have young kids, we highly recommend checking this activity out and VE is the spot! read more

I had previously been to the vertical endeavors in St. Paul. I went to the one in Minneapolis this past week. The person who greeted me when I walked in it was very pleasant and very kind. She explained where I needed to complete my form and then where I could go to wait for the orientation. The person doing the orientation was not very nice. She didn't smile and seemed annoyed during her presentation. It was extremely crowded while we were there. I recognize we likely went at a popular time 7 PM on a Tuesday night, But even at 9:30 when we left the place was still rather busy. I would likely go back again as I think the autobelay are nice when I'm climbing by myself and there are many different options for routes to climb. read more

Honestly, of all the VE locations with ropes, this one is my favorite. Not sure why, but I think it just feels homey? The upper level ropes area is fun - a bit weird, but I like it. The walls are old school, and the flooring is all recycled rubber that somehow finds its way into all of your nooks and crannies, so plan on digging that out of your chalk bag intermittently for 2 weeks after visiting this place. The sets are always creative and fun. Their lead wall is pretty tall and slightly overhanging, which I'm a fan of! No roofs on lead here, but there are some at the Bloomington location if you're a burl-master. Their bouldering section is pretty blah. I'm never too excited by the boulders here, which is probably because the bouldering areas are sort of awkward. I'm sure the setting is good, but if you're visiting you may want to focus your time on ropes because it's worth it! Staff is always super friendly. They have gear rentals if you don't have your own. Top-rope and belay tests are always well-organized and consistent. Overall, it's worth the visit! read more

Ok I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place, I am an active guy, would rather go out and do something than sit in a bar and drink. This is the place to be for night life for active people. I was just here on a date with my wife. 10pm on a Monday and the place was packed. You could get on any wall you wanted but there was a community of fun people climbing and having fun. There is an energy here and a real community of people who want to help you, not just the staff but everyone. The staff rock! Being safe is top priority then having a blast. I just purchased a 10 punch pass so I can go more. I was on the Rock climbing club 15 years ago at St.Thomas and we would go to the St.Paul locations. It is soo great they have this one in Mpls. Free parking and easy access from most of the SW metro. Check it out. Challenge yourself you will be glad you did. read more

Vertical Endeavors - Climbing Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I've visited a few of the VE locations and I really like this one! There are a ton of auto-belay routes. If you've never been it's really easy to go through your orientation, just do it online. Then when you come in for the first time they'll have you sign a waiver for bouldering. They have 58 foot auto belay climbs of various levels to really get your blood pumping. That and some shorter ones as well. All are set up differently. You can take it a little easy or challenge yourself. A membership makes the most sense if you try it out and think you'd like to come more than a few times a month. Overall love this place! read more

I usually boulder at their Twin Cities location, so I was disappointed to see how minimal the bouldering area here is! On their website they say they have 3 bouldering areas and the TC location has 2, so I expected a massive bouldering area. Instead there are three really tiny walls, crammed into awkward corners of the gym. One of the three walls is a practice wall without routes. There were several groups of 4+ climbers when I went which made it feel even more packed, as the groups end up dominated large chunks of the wall even if they don't intend to. I also didn't like the weird flooring. The pieces got stuck in my shoes. If you are a boulderer, stock to the TC location!! read more

This was my second visit to a Vertical Endeavors location. This one was bigger than my first time and had plenty of options and a more engaging bouldering area. Staff is so-so. Not really personable. The cubby area was really cramped but bathrooms were nice and clean. There could be better resting areas and some of the climbing corners​ got really crowded. Rental equipment is well used but fairly affordable to rent. If you don't go often enough you have to go through orientation again...And take a belay test even if you're already certified. read more

When you walk into a Minneapolis bike shop, you better have purchased a bike lingo handbook, and studied up on how to be hip(ster). That's how I feel when walking into a bike shop--like I've just entered into the workers' realm where I am dumb and they are superior. It's probably why i don't own a bike. But, that's not how I feel going to VE. Although I'm sure that workers there are quite capable climbers, and me not quite that at all, I feel welcome there. Maybe it's the culture of the sport, or that they are instructed not be dicks (like our cycle counterparts)--who knows. I just like how I always feel welcome, even though my fat ass can't get up that wall for shit. For nomination in the Climbing Things category, 5 stars. read more

Meh. Questionably safe area of town at night, limited parking, grimy holds that clearly haven't been cleaned in forever, and pretty boring routes that were set four months ago and still haven't been changed. They do have nice auto belay routes which is helpful if you don't have anyone to belay you. Mostly, this gym is pretty meh, and only works because there isn't a fancy top rope gym chain in the Twin Cities to provide competition. Side note: the people who work here look constantly bored and unhappy. Our "belay test" was a joke. read more

Tons of fun, a great workout, and climbing variety! I've done a fair amount of climbing but mostly outdoors in Northern MN. I've climbed indoors but never at a location this big. It's huge! Tons of climbs to keep you busy for visit after visit. Since this was my first time they provided a free orientation that lasted about 10mins. Mostly they familiarized me with the "auto belay" system which I had never used before. The staff was very friendly during the sales process and orientation. My one complaint would be that I didn't realize I had to "bring my own belayer" or just use the auto belay routes. This was mainly because I'm newer to indoor climbing, but it sure would be nice if they had staff ready to belay you. In my case I don't have friends who climb to bring with me to belay so it really limits my options to climb here. The price is expensive, I could afford to come often not sign up for any package, but once a year it is probably something I would do and pay for. Overall, it was super fun and after a bit over an hour I was completely drained! read more

Vertical Endeavors - Tons of climbs available for all skills! - Climbing Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The gym was good, but the staff member I dealt with was very rude and impolite. I had the misfortune to visit while Chris was working (tall with buzz cut hair). Chris stated that he had just started working at VE in November and clearly needed some training and manners. Chris didn't know much about the autobelay systems and got very offended when I corrected him before he almost allowed a kid to climb while clipped in only to the leash (yikes!!). After that Chris was very rude and delayed and delayed giving me and my friend our belay tests. VE should really improve its staffing. read more

For my friend's birthday he had people come to Vertical Endeavors to do some climbing. I've done indoor rock climbing here and there throughout my life, and I have to say I was really impressed with this gym. The staff here were all great. During their orientation to the gym we were treated like adults, and given that most of us had some climbing experience, we went at a good pace. I never felt like I was being talked down to or rushed in any way. They really made sure we understood everything. I liked how many options there were for doing self climbing too. I went to a gym in LA once where there weren't that many options you could do solo. There were plenty of climbs here that did not require some to belay you. At the same time the levels for the climbs were good. A solo route could have a fairly easy path and then a harder path. It meant that no matter what your level was you could do something. There were also plenty of choices so you never really had to wait for anything. I would say the only thing I would change is maybe the cost. I feel like if you come in an hour or two before they close have a cheaper rate instead of the day rate. Obviously you won't be there for the day. Great gym though! 5/100 read more

I came into Vertical Endeavors having climbed a couple times before, looking to change up my routine a little bit. Granted the last place I had gone climbing was Colorado, most indoor gyms probably paling in comparison, but I was expecting a decent time. I wish I could have made this review about the great routes and people. From the get-go though, things just went sideways. Walking in at 6:45, I was directed to some computers to fill out a safety waiver, hopefully alleviating some of the front desk congestion for the 4 on-duty staff. While a great idea, not having your equipment work just slows the whole process down. 10 minutes and $30 later, I made it to the locker room with my newly rented harness, shoes and chalk bag, emerging 5 minutes later looking like a trussed chicken and itching to finish the mandatory orientation and start climbing. On paper, the every-15-minute orientation seemed pretty straighforward. Unfortunately, the every-15-minute orientation doesn't happen every 15 minutes as planned. By 7, I was in their lounge-ish waiting area waiting for things to begin. At 8:15, I was still waiting , despite repeated assurances that things would be starting soon. At 8:20, a staff member was finally able to pull himself away to show the now 20 person strong group of us how to auto-belay (you clip the rope to your harness!) and tell us how amazingly fun bouldering, top roping and cattle roping were. I was finally turned loose, almost 2 full hours after arriving, to wait in line behind 6 other people at the wall. I finally gave up after a single climb over the next 30 minutes, asking for, and not getting my money back and covered in more chalk than sweat. Needless to say, this place isn't worth your time or money. For what they charge, I'd expect a little sense of urgency and a rudimentary attempt at customer service. If climbing is really what you're after, save your money and take a trip to experience the real thing, Vertical Endeavors just doesn't measure up. read more

Take me away, auto-belay. I've always like climbing when the opportunity presented itself sporadically. But let's face it; it is not cheap. But then I found myself a single lady again with tons of time on my hands. And I'm a grownup with a job, so I can splurge now and again. The Mpls location is great for newbies and people going alone. There are many auto-belays, which eliminates the need for a partner to belay you. You get belayed by a machine instead. There are cons of course; not being able to take a break while climbing up a 60ft wall, but it's minor for beginners. The digs are in a former ice house, so many of the routes are situated on VERY TALL WALLS. For the acrophobic, there are shorter walls on the second floor and bouldering walls on the first. It does tend to get crowded with kids, so go later in the evening. To cut down on costs, I would recommend two things. One, look for a 1/2 off admission coupon in one of the weekly rags. Two, wear low-profile athletic shoes. Nothing with too much padding or it'll become difficult to position your foot on the holds. Then you'll only have to pay for harness rental ($5) and a day pass. Easy peasy. Parking is crappy too; Icehouse, Azia, Eat Street Social share the same measly parking lot with VE. I end up parking on Pillsbury, which is a mildly intimidating walk alone when it gets dark. But overall, minor quibbles. read more

I've been to a lot of rock gyms in my day, and this one just isn't very good. I went to school and spent a lot of time in the Southwest. Rock climbing outside was pretty accessible, and there were a few rock gyms to choose from when it wasn't as practical to go outside. Moving back to the midwest I was hopeful to find a gym to keep myself busy, especially during the winters. I wanted this to be my "workout." Vertical Endeavors basically has a monopoly on the market and I've been sorely disappointed. I've had a year pass for almost a year now and made good use of it, but if there were another gym in the area I would switch as soon as I could. - Parking is horrendous. Tiny parking lot in a busy area of town. Was bad enough for a while, and then a restaurant opened up next door and also got access to the parking lot, complete with valet. This parking lot is a joke. Accessible parking can sometimes be 2-3 blocks away. Not very enjoyable hunting for a parking spot for 30 minutes everytime you go. Especially when it's cold. - Crowded. As mentioned elsewhere in this review page, they routinely close off huge portions of the gym during peak hours. For some reason they also change routes during normal business hours. Every other gym I've been to does this after hours. - Children's climbing classes. On top of being otherwise crowded/belay classes going on, they have middle/high school classes during these peak hours as well. It's great that so many kids are interested in climbing, but it's pretty detrimental to my climbing experience. They typically spend hours climbing as many bouldering routes as they can. The coaches will do a thing where they have all the kids line up on every route in the bouldering area, and then start a stopwatch. They will then climb the same route over and over and over again. Nevermind that I'm there....kind of want to climb.....Also, as we know, even when there isn't some "team event" that mandates they occupy every route, courtesy isn't a #1 priority for these youngins. Very difficult to climb. - Routes are inconsistent. Rating system/route fun-level is really sporadic. They don't change routes very often. - Little rubber scrap pieces they've decided to cover the floors with. Gotta take your shoes off and empty 'em out every few climbs, otherwise you'll get crap digging into your feet. A sharp one punctured my foot the first few weeks this place was open. Anyone who's been there knows how annoying these are.... - Just another bouldering gripe. Typically bouldering is reserved for adults/young adults. I think they might suggest that you be 16+ or something similar, but all too often I'll see some 4-8 year old monkeying around in the bouldering area. This is really dangerous. I've seen a lot of kids run under adult boulderers and climb right underneath them. I've seen one girl who had no business being on the wall fall off and break/dislocate her elbow. I'm not sure why there's not more of an effort by the staff to keep younger children out of those areas. All these things lead to a pretty frustrating experience, especially when you try to make a habit of going 3-4 days a week. Positives include a great staff. Nice facility overall. read more

Loving me some auto-belay! After climbing a few times at the VE St. Paul, I decided to give the MSP location a try. It's a fab place for a group of friends to enjoy a late night rock climb. Staff is friendly, facilities are new & clean and the walls are plenty with many auto-belay options for those climbing on their own or looking for a few fun climbs. Walls are readily labeled with various skills levels for beginners to more extreme climbs. As many others mentioned, it get busy here! I'd suggest finding an off-peak time to head to VE (thin early morning or late night - after 8pm) for easier access to the auto-belay climbs. There are very few rock-climbing gyms in the cities, so picking off times to visit is a must for an enjoyable, more relaxed experience...seriously, I can't stress this enough! A few comments about this facility ... 1. locker rooms are way too small for a brand new facility. Come pre-dressed and avoid the locker rooms all together. 2. Where is the anti-bacterial hand sanitizer? Especially during the winter, this place is a germ collector. It would be nice to have a few hand sanitizer stands around the gym to kill off those pesky germs all over the rocks, etc. Bring your own. 3. It's pricey! Entrance fees, belt/shoe rental, etc add up quickly...especially if you're on a date. It's too bad that don't offer a date package! read more

We hosted our son's 7th birthday party and everyone had a great time. Our host, Lauren, was extremely patient with the kids and stayed focused on their fun and safety. (She even sent a thank you note!) The party room was more than adequate and it was nice to have a refrigerator and sink to use. It was nice to be able to bring in our own snacks, have pizza delivered, etc. Only drawback was no receptacles for recycling. If you're entertaining young kids, you definitely need helpers -- at least 1 for every 2-3 kids to clip them in and out, as well as keep an eye on them throughout the gym. The price value is better than the yucky suburban places like Pump it Up and less expensive than Skyzone. read more

This location is in a busy area of Minneapolis and is surrounded by restaurants (which are all calling your name after climbing). There's a small lot right next to the building that is shared by a few other businesses. However, there is a lot of free street parking around the area - though you might have to walk a bit. I've come here several times and each time has been a blast! Staff are so nice, friendly, and helpful. If you're new or haven't been there in awhile, be sure to fill out a waiver form on the computers against the right wall. Then go up to the counter to pay for a day pass (or a 10-visit punch card if you plan on coming back often) and rental equipment if you don't have your own. I normally just pay for a day pass and harness which comes out to be $23. You can wear your own shoes but make sure they're flexible so it's easier to climb. Afterwards, you go on a short orientation and you're all set to go! They have different types of walls: auto-belay, regular belay, lead climbing, and bouldering (I think those are the correct names). They are also continuously changing up their walls which makes it fun to keep coming back! I'm not an expert climber, by any means, but they have walls of varying difficulty. It's the best feeling to conquer a wall no matter the difficulty level! This is a fun activity to do with a group of friends and it's a great full body workout! You're always guaranteed a good time! read more

I had some time to kill in the Twin Cities and since you can't drink Monday at 9am (well, without some dirty looks), we decided to spend time climbing. Vertical Endeavors let us check out the climbing areas before we committed to climbing and doing the necessary safety tests in order to belay. They gave us a quick tour, did our belay test and got us all introduced to Vertical Endeavors. I liked that there were a good number of auto belay routes available. The mechanism was pretty cool too - it'll beep if you start climbing past the hold without being clipped in. I had never seen the material used on the floors (little tiny plastic pieces, almost like a playground) before, so that took some getting used to. It got all though my shoes and I even found a piece in my pants hours later (? no idea there) The main bouldering cave was unfortunately closed because it was being reset, but I enjoyed the variety of climbing routes that we got to try and everyone was super nice! read more

I really enjoy coming here for a little extra exercise. Pros: - They have various walls of various heights which is great for people who may have fears of heights. - They have your waiver saved so you don't have to continuously fill one out every time you go (I think it's good for a year or so). - They have an instructor for newcomers or users without belay certification, go through a quick safety course. This keeps people and their children safe and aware. I've yet to witness any injury while there. - Great location; it's on Eat Street and there's a Dunn Bros right next door for those who don't wish to participate. There's also lots of good pho places to eat lunch or dinner after an exhausting day of climbing indoors. Cons: - Parking is atrocious. They have a minuscule lot that I've never seen with open spots. I usually end up having to park somewhere else on the street. Which is fine in the summer but in the winter, the sidewalks are pure ice and you have to bring changing clothes with you so you don't freeze on the walk over. - The vending machine for water and such was out of order. - There are so many people there on the days I go (weekends) that most of the auto belay walls are taken and I have to wait. - The admission (without all the rentals) is a bit expensive on the weekends; $18. Rentals are about $5 per piece of equipment (shoes, harness, chalk, helmet) which can add up. Overall, I really enjoy this place and will continue attending. Tip-wise, I advise people to go on less busy week days and bring their own gear if they have it. read more

I've been to this location and the Bloomington location of Vertical Endeavors multiple times and brought my two young children (5 & 7). Thus far, I've had a positive experience at their facilities. Their staff is always friendly, though checking-in can be a slow process - particularly if there is more than one person in time. While this location is not as large as some of their other ones, there is a fair amount of variation. My only complaint is I wish they had more of the taller climbing walls for beginners - they have a lot of the top rope/belay routes - but only 7 for beginners - and one of which has been shut down out of service for several weeks now. Overall, I always enjoy visiting their facilities and have very little wait times for climbing. Would definitely recommend them for a fun individual, date, or family activity! read more

Best Indoor Climbing in Minneapolis! From beginners all the way to advanced climbers, there is something here for everyone. Vertical Endeavors has huge walls and really clever routes. Beware that if you come during peak hours the gym can get a little crowded but everyone here is super friendly and inviting. If you are like me and hate gyms but love to workout then indoor climbing is your answer! read more

This facility is a wonderful place to climb. I have been climbing consistently (indoors and outside) for about three years now. While I have not experienced many other gyms, this one is huge and the people who come here are awesome. The routes are changed fairly frequently (yes, occasionally they can get a little stale if you come 4+ times a week but that's hard to avoid). I have brought many new-to-the-sport people on their first climbing foray at this gym and have always heard positive reviews from them also. As some reviewers note, there can be a wait for the intro gym overview. The nice thing is that you only have to do this once. A few recommendations for the first time climber: 1. have your waiver filled out online ahead of time 2. go at a non-busy time (late evenings, during the weekday if possible, first thing Saturday/Sunday morning) 3. go with someone who has some idea of what climbing is all about and can belay you so you aren't stuck only doing auto belays On a side note the management is truly amazing. If you have a problem and politely talk to them about it, they are open to suggestions. Even if the best solution is not always viable they will do what they can to make your experience a positive one. That is not something that can be said of all corporate-style gyms. read more

This place is AMAZING! The staff are super friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and helpful, as are the other climbers! It's rare to find a place where everyone is so encouraging of one another, regardless of skill or experience. Their pro shop prices are right on par with other retailers, which is nice to know that they are not charging a premium for convenience. Plenty of bouldering, auto belays, and top rope so it's sure to please everyone and they always seem to be changing things up to keep things interesting and keep everyone challenged. If you're on the fence just make the leap, if nothing else it's bound to be a fun workout. read more

Vertical Endeavors - Climbing Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

THE NEW VE!!!!! The much anticipated new Vertical Endeavors opened in Minneapolis in November. While it is not quite fully completed, it is still a great new climbing venue. 25,000 square feet of climbing walls!!!!!! Aside from everything being brand new, this VE location is great is because the routes are much higher than the routes @ the VE in St. Paul (50-60ft!) Longer routes = a better workout! Not to mention the numerous amounts of auto belays. The facility is beautiful with seperate spaces giving it a comfortable feel in a large building. There are two community rooms, lockers, & showers making it a great venue for groups of all ages. Being a climber w/ out a VE membership, I was disappointed to find the price @ the Minneapolis VE to be $2 more than that of the St. Paul price. I was also disappointed to find that the Minneapolis VE does not have specials like the St. Paul VE. Fridays is ladies' night @ the St. Paul VE & ladies climb for half price, around $7 if you have your own gear. When I visited the VE in Minneapolis on a Friday, I was told that they do not have specials in place yet & I paid $16 to climb when I had my own gear. This just seemed odd to me that one VE would have specials & the other one wouldn't. It's inconsistent and I was very disappointed. That's like serving happy hour @ one chain restaurant location & not @ another. I didn't like the inconsistency. Overall, I like the new VE! It's within walking distance to bars & restaurants & makes for a fun night out & a great workout :) read more

Get out of your house and hang out here. Alternative, rap, and funky electronic music plays above as you push yourself to defy gravity. They have plenty of ropes and even self belays that auto-lower if you want to climb solo. It is a great atmosphere and the people are very friendly. You can also lead climb. The routes are long and will leave you tired and satisfied.... :) Wear comfy clothersand have fun! read more

Great facility. There is bouldering, top rope belay, auto belay, and lead climbing here. Roped walls range from about 30 feet to 60 feet. It's in the top ten largest climbing gyms in America. If it's your first time at this gym, you will need to go through orientation. These happen about every 20 minutes and the instructor will teach you about safety and how to use the auto belays. Note that if you want to be able to belay you either need to pass their test or do one of their classes. One thing I can't stress enough: Parking is TERRIBLE. Otherwise this would be a five star review, but there is an extreme shortage of parking spaces. If you're coming during the weekend, be ready to find an alternate place to park. Luckily there are some spots not too far from the facility. climbing: 3 bouldering caves with countless routes varying from very easy to extremely hard-there is something for everyone here. 24 auto belays, a lot of these are easier but there are still auto belays in the 5.11 range. Auto belays get the most traffic in this gym, they are very easy to use and they only take minimal training, so the largest slice of people coming to this gym will be on them. If you're old enough, I would suggest you get certified for lead climbing--there is a whole corner of the gym in the 60 foot section that is only lead climbing and it gets almost no traffic. There are also other lead routes interspersed throughout the gym. There are lead routes in the 5.12+ range in this facility. The staff are nice enough--they're not especially friendly but they get the job done well. You can rent all the equipment you need at the front desk, as well as buy equipment from their well stocked pro shop. Shoes, harnesses, chalk bags, rope, ice tools, cams, and nuts are all products they sell. The facility is extremely busy during the weekends, but usually the bouldering caves, lead routes and belayed top ropes are mostly open. It's just the auto belays that get swamped with people. One other thing that happens frequently here is birthday parties. A bunch of little kids running around. Mostly they stay on the auto belays though. read more

Did a team building event here with My coworkers & loved Ross. He kept it basic and not corny. Taught us what we needed to know and encouraged us all along the way! read more

While visiting Minneapolis, my best friend took me to Vertical Endeavors, where she has a membership. The staff was very friendly and there were a ton of routes, from very easy beginners to very difficult. They have 30 foot walls and 60 foot walls, so you can easily get a lot of variation. Were I living in Minneapolis, I would definitely get a year-long membership. read more

Great place! Higher routes than most other gyms. Pretty hard ratings, too. The floor is annoying. I appreciate it bring green but it's also annoying and gets in my shoes. Spending lots of time taking care of those read more

They have walls to climb. Some of them are quite tall. All of them are quite fun. Keep an eye on local advertisements for promos, because there are many to be had. All in all, it's a pretty good place to spend an afternoon. read more

A welcome addition to Minneapolis. I'm a novice in every way but VE has made it easy to rock climb. One star for the clean facilities and good staff. Two stars for the auto belays. Super easy to get started. Three stars for the music pumping through. Sounded like my Pandora station rocking out. Four stars for the crowd. All very cool people and not a rude person on the ropes. Why not five? Expensive. $17 for a pass and $12 for a rental. Steep. read more

I came on a Sunday night with about an hour left til closing. This was my first time rock climbing and while I probably only completed one wall in the three attempts it took me, I would most likely return. I do wish I got the chalk though as my hands got pretty slippery very quickly. Parking sucks, but what do you expect in that area? read more